Went to the White Heather Tea Room on Oak Bay Avenue yesterday. What a lovely place! Super lovely and friendly staff. Had the Wee Small Tea and it was more than enough for a lunch - egg rolled sandwich, ham rolled sandwich, chicken on a warm cheese scone, shortbread, carrot mango cake and a slice of butter tart. Tea was the Balmoral blend, which I absolutely loved - black with a touch of Earl Grey and Jasmine. Gary had a delicious quiche and coffee.
Couldn’t eat all my sweets so asked for them packed to go. They tucked in an extra Balmoral tea bag so I could have a nice cuppa with my sweets......AND, they give Gary a take-away shortbread!
So loved our whole experience and would highly recommend the White Heather Tea Room to anyone wanting to spoil themselves with a special experience.
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My friend and I were doing a girls getaway adventure and I knew we needed to do High tea during our time in Victoria. I looked at reviews and it was so clear that you were the BEST!! I loved reading all the reviews about the food and experience and booked with you right away! I am pregnant and even though I wrote down our appointment time- I somehow convinced myself that our appointment was at 1pm- not 12:30. So when we walked in- late- unintentionally- I felt awful and was nervous but they were so GRACIOUS- kind and accommodated us any way. We felt VERY lucky! We had a wonderful server Elli and she along with the others made the experience that much more perfect! We ordered the Big Muckle for the two of us- I had the Queen Mary English Breakfast tea and my friend- who doesnt like tea tried their Mad Hatter tea- she loved it!! Then they brought us fruit and the three tiered platter!! It was beautiful and so fun- but then we started to eat and we couldn't believe how delicious every treat was!! Another thing that won me over was that they brought out a sandwich I could enjoy because Im not able to eat smoked salmon while pregnant! I was so surprised that they took that extra step for me- what a blessing!! We would both go back again for sure and I plan to come back with my little girl for high tea!! What a special experience- amazing service- delicious and delectable food and a "tea-rrific" high tea!! Thank you so much for starting our trip off so perfectly! Oh and we also left with a full stomach and lots of treats to take home!! We loved every bit of this! Thank you!!
It's a quaint and small but has a warm welcoming feel to it. We were greeted promptly at the door and the servers were very friendly and took their time to explain all the sweet and savory dainties to us.
We had the giant tea for two and it comes with the 3-tier afternoon tea trays. Everything on the plates were delicious, from the mini quiches to the finger sandwiches to the lemon custard tarts. I'd recommend this place to my friends.
Lovely, sweet little nook with delicious things to nibble on. Wonderful homemade savoury and sweet options, and plenty of leftovers too!! The three of us (two of whom were pregnant at the time) ordered a Big Muckle and a Not So Wee Tea and we were stuffed. A quaint and yummy experience.
Welcoming And Delicious. We have been having breakfasts, lunches and teas at the White Heather for several years now, it is our favourite restauraunt in Oak Bay for these meals. We have always had excellent service and very good food here. We watch for the periodic special meals such as the Christmas Tea. There are not many places left in Victoria which serve a high quality English high tea, but the White Heather is one. If you are going to have high tea here, bring your appetite! It's very popular so I would recommend a reservation, especially for lunch.
Awesome place for tea. We come here weekly and every visit is a delight!
Bring your Girlfriends. Every few months I meet up with my girlfriends for a tea. I always luck out and share a Big Muckle with one of them and I am in heaven for a whole hour. Lemon curd, cream and homemade jam are superb over a warm scone. On the service, I would recommend someone coming around with hot water to refill your personal tea pot. Minimum amount is applicable to everyone, so don't bring friends that are going to nibble off your plate.
Excellent!. Came for afternoon tea with my grandmother and we ordered the GIANT tea service. It was fabulous. Everything was fresh and very tasty. The scones were gently warmed, the sandwiches delightful and the desserts were divine. The service was so friendly and attentive. I thought this would just be a place to bring my grandma but I will be back soon with or without her!
Fabulous food. My wife had been after for years to join her at the Tea Room. Finally I relented and tagged along. The food was out of this world and now I'm a big fan and look forward to going at least once a month.
Ah...How Sweet It Was. Fresh homemade cranberry scones with sweet tangy lemon curd, whipped cream, raspberry jam reminiscent of Granny's savoured in the autumn by the hearth in the Scottish highlands. Piping hot, freshly brewed coffee served in beautiful English porcelain. Sparkling cutlery, spotless white linens peaceful music. Ah...How Sweet It Is.
Mark And Cherry Lachey
+4.5
Mmm... crumpets! This is a total must for tourists.
Hands down the best in town. Love this place! I've heard the other items on the menue are really tasty but everytime I go I can't resist either the Wee Tea or the Not So Wee Tea. In either case there's leftovers to take home. Whenever the in-laws or my parents would come to visit I'd make sure to take them for 'tea'. Hubby would tease us but when I insisted he come with his folks on one occassion he realized what he'd been missing all these years ... now he comes every time :)
Love the little sandwiches ... minced ham is my favourite, but they're all good, with a pot of Mad Hatter ... I'm in heaven.
Reservations are necessary, they're so busy, but you can get items to go to enjoy at home.
All the food was delicious!!
I've been to several other tea places but the food here is very tasty and filling.
And the staff were very kind and friendly and let me try many kinds of tea.
I would like to visit again on a special day.
I had a wonderful time. Thank you very much!
Treat yourself to the ultimate high tea experience in Victoria! This place has it all - delicious treats, adorable antique cup and saucers that'll steal your heart, and guess what? It's even better than the famous Empress Hotel! From top-notch quality to a cozy atmosphere, this spot takes high tea to a whole new level of awesomeness.
Tasty food, nice place and friendly staff. We spent entire afternoon there. Definitely one of my best favorite tea rooms in Victoria.
White Heather Tea Room is definitely a must-go spot for afternoon tea. Their scones and creme brûlée are absolutely amazing. We tried two combos and they were both so tasty! The tea selection was laid out well on the menu and the layout was gorgeous with the floral patterns. Staff and food overall great! Would surely come back with friends another time:)
This is thanksgiving set and we have plenty of food and joy.
Nice place to have a gathering with friends and family here.
All the sandwiches are awesome
I really like the tiramisu as well
It's a nice restaurant for a date or hanging out with friends. Your choice of tea (with refillable hot water) is served with an additional food option. My favorite is the Signature Mucke tea, with three levels of food (attached photo). Reservations are recommended, since the space is not big and there is usually an important number of customers.
We love the white heather! We come for every Christmas and birthday, and it is always such a special experience. Service, food, and tea is excellent - we don’t go anywhere else for high tea in Victoria!
My first high tea and it was scrumptious. I went with a group of six friends and I highly recommend reserving your spot as the second sitting was full when we got there.
Friendly service and amazing food, we all even took some home as the portions are generous. The pastry chef owner is a true artist. Passionate about her craft and excited to try new things, it was a delight to meet her.
My favourite selections were the melt-in-your-mouth Earl Grey shortbread and the mysterious savory canapé with a crisp base, warm cheese filling, and slivered almond top. You will leave full and happy.
I picked up the “Signature Muckle Tea at Home” for a birthday treat and I couldn’t be happier with it! Everything included was delightful and delicious. It was beautifully presented and packaged. I love having the option of a high-quality tea at home; a perfect treat! Highly recommend! Thank you White Heather!
We went for High Tea at White Heather today and it was fantastic!! Our server Sloan was very helpful and informative on teas and treats. The room is elegant with white table cloth service and real English bone China. Stand outs: the ham pinwheel sandwich, the chicken salad in a scone, the cucumber sandwich and the baked goods all wonderful! Plus they had my favourite tea - Borengajuli Estate Assam!!! So perfect!!
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